"The international image of our country is being destroyed by failure of our criminal justice system," says Mashaba.

He also replied to a comment citing the need for the army to be deployed, that "we don't need the army to defend us against criminals, but a criminal justice system led by men & women of honor & integrity."

In September a group of 36 Dutch tourists were also robbed in their tourbus after having just landed in the country for their holiday, and in July another couple was also robbed of R50 000 after being followed home from the airport.